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Delivering On Promises: Speaker Welch’s First 100 Days
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today marks 100 days since House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in to serve as Illinois’ first Black Speaker of the House. In just under four months, Speaker Welch has worked tirelessly to ensure his promises to address our state’s toughest issues are being kept.
Vella Excited to Welcome New Jobs to Rockford Area Via Partnership
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting today’s announcement from the Illinois based AAR Corp that United Airlines will be using its maintenance and overhaul facilities at Rockford International Airport (RFD) as their new maintenance hub for United’s Boeing 737 fleet through 2025.
Manley Supports Legislation Improving Youth Mental Health
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, voted to pass legislation that would allow students to use an excused absence in school for their mental health.
Mason Highlights Scholarships for Women
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee is sharing a scholarship opportunity being offered by the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) and encouraging local women ages 25 and older to apply.
Ness-Backed Bill to Allow Gun Safety Courses in Schools Passes House
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Schools would have the option to provide firearm safety education to students under legislation that state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, recently supported.
Hoffman Highlights PCs for People Grand Opening in Metro East
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help expand computer and internet access to local families in need, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is proud to announce the grand opening of PCs for People at its new Metro East facility, located in downtown Belleville.
Vella Bill to Protect Law Enforcement Officer Retirement Plans
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support local law enforcement officers, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation that would help protect the retirement savings of law enforcement if they change jobs.
Mason Backs Bill to Teach Students Media Literacy
GURNEE, Ill. – Young people would spend time in the classroom learning how to analyze and assess various forms of news media under legislation supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation to Provide Students with Mental Health Days Passes House
CHICAGO – To help support Illinois students and promote mental health care, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to include mental health days in students’ excused absences.
Ness Advocates for Youth Mental Health Awareness
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – In efforts to increase mental health awareness among children and teens, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting her support of several measures in the Illinois General Assembly that will increase access to mental health services in schools.
Yang Rohr To Host April ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Event
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly ‘Coffee and Conversation’ on Saturday, April 24 on Zoom. She is inviting residents from Naperville and Warrenville to discuss key local issues and to share ideas and information about her legislative agenda.
Mason Backs Bill to Teach Students Media Literacy
GURNEE, Ill. – Young people would spend time in the classroom learning how to analyze and assess various forms of news media under legislation supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Vella Bill to Support Small Businesses During Future Emergency Declarations
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In response to many small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation that mandates business interruption insurance to cover future COVID-like events.
Hernandez Appointed to New Task Force to Review Statues on State Grounds
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently appointed by Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch to a bipartisan Statue and Monument Review Task Force as an effort to ensure that statues and other ceremonial landmarks on state property reflect the values and morals of the state.
Speaker Welch’s Statement Regarding Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
“Today, after 11 months, we have finally received a verdict that suggests we may have some common sense of justice.
Hernandez Passes Bipartisan Measure to Ensure the Counting of Undocumented Individuals in 2020 Census
CICERO, Ill – Illinois is one step closer to being completely counted in the recent 2020 Census after state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed legislation that will include all members of a community in the 2020 census data, regardless of their documentation status.
Stuart Passes Bill to Tackle Period Poverty on College Campuses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Menstrual products would be available free of charge in campus restrooms under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which recently passed the House with bipartisan support.
Hernandez Invites Locals to Community Clean-up Event for Earth Day
AURORA, Ill. – As part of her ongoing efforts to promote environmentalism in the community, state
Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting an Earth Day clean-up event with the Fox Valley Park District, Sierra Club, Kiwanis Club and Verilife Dispensary on Saturday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.